Libsyn review

Libsyn is one of the oldest podcast hosts, and it still prices by monthly audio upload hours. An $8 plan covers the bare essentials, Basic at $12 per month includes 3 hours of audio uploads, Advanced at $25 includes 10 hours, and Max at $150 includes 55 hours. Every plan includes video uploads up to 100GB a month, which Libsyn puts at about 50 hours, plus YouTube video distribution, multi-user access for up to five users per podcast, IAB verified analytics and a customizable website. Advanced and Max add Spotify video distribution and advanced statistics. Libsyn says it has paid out over $112 million to creators since 2017, and every plan includes PodRoll, automatic podcast ads and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions integration. Each plan starts with 30 free days. The drawbacks are the tight 3-hour Basic allowance for weekly long-form shows and the fact that dynamic ad insertion and API access sit in Professional and Enterprise plans that require contacting sales.

Who it is for

podcasters who want the lowest paid entry price

Price

No free plan; plans from $8 per month, Basic $12 per month.

$8 Plan for the bare essentials
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Basic includes 3 hours of audio uploads a month
• All plans include video uploads up to 100GB a month
• YouTube video distribution on every plan; Spotify video from Advanced
• IAB verified analytics and a customizable website
• Up to five users per podcast

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Entry plan costs $8 per month
• Strength: First 30 days free on every plan
• Strength: Monetization tools such as PodRoll and automatic podcast ads on every plan
• Weakness: Monthly upload hours are tight on Basic at 3 hours
• Weakness: Advanced analytics need the $25 Advanced plan
• Weakness: Dynamic ad insertion and API access are reserved for Professional and Enterprise plans

Key facts

• Free trial: 30 days
• Plans: $8 plan, Basic, Advanced, Max, Professional
• Audio uploads: 3, 10 or 55 hours a month
• Paid out to creators: Over $112 million since 2017

Where it ranks

Libsyn is No. 10 in our Best Podcast Hosting Platforms verdict.